Annual Report 2017/18 Image credit: ID 97174708 | Dreamstime Stock Photos Stock | Dreamstime ID 97174708 Image credit: Annual Report 2017/18 The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA), is an organisation which was formed in 1970 to represent the mutual interests of its Members. Membership is open to all airlines based in countries south of the equator, including the Indian Ocean Islands. There are currently 19 Airline Members. In addition, Associate Membership is open to airline partner organisations. There are currently 34 Associate Members, including infrastructure service providers, several oil companies, major aircraft manufacturers, engine manufacturers, ground handling companies, service providers, other industry associations and partners. AASA is the representative airline organisation within Southern Africa working together with the leaders of the aviation industry and senior public and Government officials on matters of policy, legislation, regulation, planning, operational efficiency, safety, security and finance, affecting the overall profitability of the airlines and their continued sustainability. AASA also leads and coordinates the airline industry position on airport, airspace and civil aviation issues, as well as consumer legislation, environmental and tourism matters, and provides media response to important industry issues. AASA’s responsibility includes the representation of SADC-based airlines on the SADC Civil Aviation Committee as the Airline Consultative Member. AASA is also a regular participant and contributor to ICAO and IATA initiatives in the region. With AASA’s focus concentrated on any issue impacting the airline business, the regular liaison and good working relationship with its Members and partners is highly valued. CONTacT DETAILS Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) Office: +27 11 6090050 Fax: +27 11 6090169 Email: [email protected] Website: www.aasa.za.net Annual Report 2017/18 Table of Contents PAGE 1. Introduction 02 1.1 Scope 02 1.2 Brief Market Review 02 2. AASA’s Corporate Developments 03 2.1 Airlines Association of Southern Africa NPC 03 2.2 AASA Executive Committee 03 2.3 AASA Staff 03 2.4 Membership Issues 03 2.5 Black Economic Empowerment Accreditation 04 2.6 Financial Matters 04 3. Business Activities 05 3.1 Infrastructure Service Providers 05 3.2 African Aeropolitical Issues 07 3.3 Department of Transport (DOT), South Africa 07 3.4 South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) 08 3.5 Aviation Jet Fuel Forum 10 3.6 Department of Home Affairs, South Africa 10 3.7 The Environmental Challenge 10 3.8 Human Resources, Labour Relations and Training 11 3.9 Legal Matters 13 3.10 Department of Tourism, South Africa and Tourism Business 13 3.11 Transformation of the Industry 14 3.12 Aviation Co-Ordination Services (ACS) 14 3.13 Treasury and SARS Business 15 3.14 AASA Standing Committees 16 3.15 47th Annual General Assembly 16 4. Other Industry Involvement 17 4.1 IATA and Regional Airline Associations 17 4.2 South African Industry Association Involvement 17 5. Media and Conference 18 6. Regional Issues 19 7. Conclusion 20 ANNEXURE A List of Members (as at 30 September 2018) 21 Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) Office: +27 (0)11 609 0050 l Fax: 086 511 2332 l Email: [email protected] l Website: www.aasa.za.net 01 Annual Report 2017/18 Introduction 1. Introduction 1.1 Scope The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) herewith presents the 2017/2018 Annual Report detailing the activities and achievements during the year under review from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018. Work undertaken after the end of the financial year up to the 2018 Annual General Meeting to be held on 13 October 2018 is also included in this report. AASA is mandated to represent the Chief Executives and their authorised representatives and act on matters of common interest to its Members. This work is undertaken in consultation with its Members and with public and private stakeholders. The agenda for the past year has been very diverse, covering most areas of the airline business and related aviation activities. AASA leads and represents the airline industry in the Southern African region on behalf of its Members and appreciates the excellent working relationships with all stakeholders. These include leaders of the aviation industry organisations, as well as senior public, Government and private officials on all matters affecting the overall sustainability of the airline industry in the SADC region. 1.2 Brief Market Review The Southern African airline industry has this year operated within a profitable global airline industry environment with projections of a very respectable US$33.8 billion net profit for 2018, slightly higher than the US$31.8 billion in 2017. The picture for African aviation is not as good with IATA projecting a US$100 million loss for Africa, and all indications that Southern African airlines will record a total loss of around US$ 300 million. Passenger growth in Africa (including the Southern African region) is forecast to be 4.5% in 2018, well below the global 7% average growth. This is a disturbing trend with Revenue Passenger Km growth in Africa dipping below the global average during the past two years. In South Africa over the past year, the airline industry has experienced fluctuating fortunes. This together with the South African GDP growth continuing to hover around 1% per annum has somewhat constrained the growth of the airline industry in South Africa to a point where for the year ending March 2018, there was an overall 4% growth in passenger traffic at the major South African airports. However, this has declined to an overall 0% growth for the period April to July 2018. AASA’s Airline Members all have their own individual challenges and operate in a highly competitive environment within their domestic, regional and international markets. Airlines in Africa work within a high cost environment, much of which is due to high dollar-based costs relative to their local softer currencies (e.g. jet fuel, aircraft procurement, leasing, distribution, maintenance, infrastructure charges, levies and taxes). Other focus areas include a need to ensure continuous improvement of safety and security, the training and retention of skills, and the development of a sustainable business model. Within the context of the above brief overview, the work undertaken by AASA in our region will be highlighted in this report. Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) 02 Office: +27 (0)11 609 0050 l Fax: 086 511 2332 l Email: [email protected] l Website: www.aasa.za.net Annual Report 2017/18 AASA’s Corporate Developments 2. AASA’s Corporate Developments 2.1 Airlines Association of Southern Africa NPC The Directors as at the date of compilation of this report are: Adv. Mandi Samson, Chairperson Mr. Miles van der Molen, Deputy Chairperson Mr. Erik Venter Mr. Chris Zweigenthal, Chief Executive Officer Mr. Vivendra Lochan, Chief Operating Officer 2.2 AASA Executive Committee Notwithstanding the establishment of AASA as an NPC and the appointment of Directors in terms of the MOI, the AASA Executive Committee (EXCO) remains responsible for the oversight of the Association and will refer specific decisions of the Executive Committee to the Board of Directors for approval as appropriate. During the year under review, the EXCO comprised the following members: Adv. Mandi Samson, Chairperson (appointed 14 October 2017) Mr. Miles van der Molen, Deputy Chairperson (appointed 14 October 2017) Mr. Erik Venter Mr. Rodger Foster Mr. Musa Zwane (until 8 November 2017) Mr. Nic Vlok Mr. Vuyani Jarana (appointed 9 November 2017) Mr. Chris Zweigenthal, Chief Executive Officer Mr. Vivendra Lochan, Chief Operating Officer 2.3 AASA Staff The AASA Staff compliment during the year under review was as follows: Mr. Chris Zweigenthal, Chief Executive Officer Mr. Vivendra Lochan, Chief Operating Officer Mr. Charles Simelane, Finance Controller (appointed 17 July 2017) Ms. Celeste Breedt, Personal Assistant and Secretary Ms. Alice Saule, Office Assistant Ms. Tatum Kok, Aviation Analyst (appointed 1 July 2018) 2.4 Membership Issues During the year under review, the following organisation joined AASA as an Airline Member: • Proflight Zambia During the year under review, the following organisations joined AASA as Associate Members: • EFO College • Cape Town Air Access • Nordic Aviation Capital During year under review, no organisations left AASA as Airline or Associate Members. The Association currently has 19 Scheduled Airline Members and 34 Associate Members. The Membership is listed as Annexure A on the last page. Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) Office: +27 (0)11 609 0050 l Fax: 086 511 2332 l Email: [email protected] l Website: www.aasa.za.net 03 Annual Report 2017/18 2.5 Black Economic Empowerment Accreditation AASA’s accreditation status for the year ending September 2018 was a Level 4. The process to achieve accreditation for the next year 2018/19 is currently underway. 3.2.6 BFinancialusiness MattersActivities An Audit of the 2017/18 financial year has been completed by the external Auditors, Sizwe Ntsaluba Gobodo Grant Thornton, and these Annual Financial Statements and the Audit Report will be presented to the Annual General Meeting on 13 October 2018 for approval. The AASA Financial position is not published as part of the Annual Report, but in accordance with the Company’s Act, the Financials of AASA are available at its office for scrutiny by authorised Members of AASA. Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) 04 Office: +27 (0)11 609 0050 l Fax: 086 511 2332 l Email: [email protected] l Website: www.aasa.za.net Annual Report 2017/18 Business Activities 3. Business Activities 3.1 Infrastructure Service Providers 3.1.1 Regulatory review process for Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) and Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) AASA has continued to participate in the regulatory review process which will lead to the amendment of the Airports Company South Africa Act of 1993 and the Air Traffic and Navigation Services Act of 1993 in respect of the economic regulation of ACSA and ATNS.